The DePatie Melt
LA session and touring guitarist John Depatie in Concert with special guest, legendary pianist, composer and arranger of “The Wrecking Crew”, Don Randi, who was instrumental in the creation of the Wall-of-Sound recording techniques with Phil Spector that became known as the LA Sound. The Wrecking Crew played on thousands of recordings since the 60’s including, The Beach Boys, The Byrds, the list goes on and includes Frank, Frank JR.,and Nancy Sinatra. John DePatie was the featured guitarist and Don Randi was the pianist and musical Director for Nancy’s World Tour 2005.
Since then, Don and John have worked together regularly live and in the studio. Don Randi is the owner of the world famous, Baked Potato, in Los Angeles where John performs regularly with Don Randi’s Quest. They have recorded two CDs together, Acoustimania and Good Jazzy Vibrations, a tribute to the Beach Boys. John has put together an evening of music merging the 60s California rock scene with jazz, rock and reggae influences, with a touch of country to round it out. John and the band will perform songs from John’s upcoming CD as well as originals by Will Faerber, Don Randi and Jody Bagley. They will also perform some of your favorite songs from the Classic Rock songbook. Also Appearing: Jody Bagley, Aaron Bagley, Casey Hensley, Will Faerber, Phil Pardell